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The EU estimated at some 60 billion euros ($71 billion) what Britain should pay to cover outstanding obligations on leaving. However, Brexit Secretary David Davis spun the disaster, claiming "progress has been made".

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Senator Bob Casey D-Pa also joined the calls for Franken to step aside, the first male Democratic senator to do so. After that initial account, several other women came forward to say Franken inappropriately touched them.

Time names sexual abuse 'Silence Breakers' as Person of the
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Hornets coach Steve Clifford takes leave of absence to address health

Silas took over as Clifford's lead assistant upon Patrick Ewing being hired as head coach at Georgetown last season. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Silas joined the Hornets as a scout in 1999 when his father, Paul, was head coach.

The Hornets (9-13) are third in the Southeast Division, three games behind Washington. "All that other stuff will go out the window when it's time to coach". Charlotte hosts Golden State on Wednesday night. The team did not provide any additional details on the situation "out of respect for Clifford's privacy".

An indefinite timetable to return invites speculation about Clifford's health, and his status going forward.